TMDb/Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV Explore why Darth Sidious had limited screen time in The Clone Wars. Dave Filoni reveals the technical and storytelling reasons behind Palpatine's absence. April 6, 2026 AceShowbiz - Star Wars: The Clone Wars featured a wide array of villains across its seven seasons and 133 episodes, including notable adversaries like Count Dooku, General Grievous, Maul, Mother Talzin, and Asajj Ventress. However, one major villain, Chancellor Sheev Palpatine in his Sith Lord persona Darth Sidious, was notably limited in screen time throughout the series.